The town’s MP, mayor and mayoress joined forces on Friday, October 10, to celebrate World Mental Health Day.

Dr Phillip Lee, mayor of Bracknell Forest Councillor Chris Turrell and mayoress Diana Henfrey were joined by Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (BHFT) staff to mark the day with a visit to Princess Square shopping centre.

This year’s theme is The Great Push: Investing in Mental Health, and staff were on hand to talk about mental health conditions and becoming a member of the Trust.

Philippa Slinger, chief executive officer of BHFT, said: “World Mental Health Day is an ideal opportunity to meet the public and explain how taking care of your mental health really pays off for the individual and society.

“We really want to emphasise the message that early and sustained treatment results in better ongoing recovery.”